It is especially critical that we have mountain bike representation at this meeting, since IMBA Canada staff will all be Santa Fe, NM for the IMBA World Summit at this time. Plans for the park include the potential for a mountain bike facility, and we NEED mountain bikers there to ask for and support this.

The voice of the environmentalists has been especially strong here (despite the fact that this is an old land fill site), and unless we are able to balance the conversation with the positive aspects of recreation, we stand to lose access to this area for mountain biking as well.

PLEASE, spread the word, and urge representatives from your clubs and circles of influence to be there. The more warm bodies we can have in the room, the better.

RSVP is appreciated but not required. If you are able to attend please RSVP by email to tbosco@toronto.ca

At the meeting on October 11th, the Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation project team will give a presentation that includes background information about the site and the existing conditions. Parks Canada will also be at the meeting to provide an update on the neighbouring proposed Rouge National Urban Park and their consultation process.

The City of Toronto will specifically be seeking feedback regarding the vision that users and residents have for the park, guiding principles that should influence park design, and the consultation process. Other public meetings will follow as the plan progresses.

For additional details, please see the attached invitation.

The venue is wheelchair accessible. Please request any additional accommodations necessary when you RSVP. We look forward to meeting with you